(Lake County, IN) - A couple of hunters were bagged by conservation officers for poaching in Lake County.

 

46-year-old Ryan Jinkerson of Lowell and 34-year-old Randy Kirk of Winfield have been charged with multiple counts related to poaching deer following an investigation.

 

The ten misdemeanor charges include hunting deer without a license or consent of a landowner, using bait to hunt deer, unlawful taking of a federally protected species, unlawful placing of surveillance cameras on private property, and hindering a conservation officer.

 

Jinkerson and Kirk posted $750 bond after their arrest. 

 

The investigation began last year following a tip from the public. Anyone wishing to report illegal activity can contact the Turn in a Poacher (TIP) hotline at 1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367) or tip.IN.gov.